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NWS: Significant Spring Flooding Risk is Low in Red River Valley

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The first spring flooding outlook looks very promising for the Red River Valley. National Weather Service predicts minor to isolated moderate flooding in some areas. Rain and freezing rain last month helped increase the amount of moisture that is available to run into streams and rivers. But snowfall has been well below normal across much…

O’Leary Ventures Sponsors Conference Room at The HIVE UAS Accelerator in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The main floor conference room at The HIVE in downtown Grand Forks is now known as the “O’Leary Ventures Conference Room”. O’Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary will stop by on Friday to check out his sponsorship agreement with the UAS accelerator. The “Shark Tank” star will tour UND and Grand Sky UAS Park as well…

Lynn Helms To Retire as Director of North Dakota’s Mineral Resources Department

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota Director of Mineral Resources Lynn Helms is retiring. He is the state’s expert on oil. He was appointed to lead the Oil and Gas Division in 1998. In 2005, that division merged with the North Dakota Geological Survey and was reorganized as the Department of Mineral Resources, where Helms has continued to serve as…

LIVE Pet Connection: Meet Zipper

He's zipping right into our affections.

FARGO — We’re making a literal connection today on Pet Connection…. specifically, with a guy named after a connecting piece. Zipper comes to us from 4 Luv of Dog shelter, and he’s an approximately 2 year old Rottweiler mix. His handler Cindy Holtan says he’s one of those dogs that just makes them ask, “Why?” as in, why on earth…

Burgum: ‘North Dakota stands with Texas’ in border dispute with Biden

  As the Biden administration fails miserably to secure the southern border, Americans and our communities are paying the price. @GregAbbott_TX deserves our thanks for taking action to stop illegal crossings and disrupt drug and human trafficking. North Dakota stands with Texas. https://t.co/LPsr8dHllF — Gov. Doug Burgum (@GovDougBurgum) January 25, 2024 FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is…

Authorities Release Names of Driver and Passenger Facing Drug Charges After Rollover Crash on I-94

Authorities release the names of a driver and passenger facing drug charges after a rollover crash on I-94

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – Authorities release the names of a driver and passenger facing drug charges after a rollover crash on I-94. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash happened just before midnight Wednesday 10 miles east of Tower City. 23-year-old Kelly Hanson from Jamestown was driving when she lost control and ran her SUV off the road. The…

M-State introduces new programs for Cannabis

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)- As the cannabis industry rapidly grows, a local college starts programs to help students get prepared. M-State is partnering with Green Flower to create multiple programs to teach students about the cannabis business. Green Flower trains cannabis professionals. The online programs take around 9 weeks to complete and reward a certificate to show expertise. The programs are…

Fargo small business certified by National LGBT Chamber of Commerce

FARGO, N.D., (KVRR) – A Fargo small business is North Dakota’s first and only certified LGBT owned business. Abovo was recently certified by the the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. It is a design, marketing, and creative agency that does photography, videography and much more. The owner says that the certification is more of an affirmation that diversity is very important…